Beautiful, Flawless Skin from Within

The skin is the largest organ of the body and our only protection to the outside world; thus, our skin needs utmost TLC.

Many a times, people rely on dermatologists and high end beauty products to give them that clear and flawless skin they desire without realizing that superficial caring for the skin does only so little in helping them achieve what they want. Although there’s absolutely nothing wrong with spending on expensive skin care products and dermatological procedures, these external treatments will only bring to naught if our eating habits and lifestyle are both amiss. Men and women alike should realize that beautiful skin is achieved through the inside and not through topical creams and the like.

With the aforementioned in my consideration, I came up with some tips to help us achieve that beautiful skin we all dream of having.

· EAT HEALTHIER

Having beautiful skin starts from keeping a good and healthy diet. Greasy and fatty foods are to be avoided to help keep the oil at bay and to prevent breakouts. Also, munching on fruits and/or crisp vegetable sticks that can be eaten raw are high in vitamins that are essential to the body and to the skin. Fresh fruit juices like carrot juice and tomato juice, etc. are not to be underestimated as these make the skin glow with health. (Photo credit:http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20080319/a1696_2774.jpg)

· HYDRATE YOURSELF

Drinking the recommended 8glasses a day will no doubt brighten your complexion and keep your skin healthy and moisturized. (Photo credit: http://www.aumwater.com/images/glass_of_water.jpg)

· SLEEP ENOUGH

A good night’s sleep accounts for a beautiful healthy skin by aiding in repairing skin damage wrought by pollution, the sun’s radiation and stress. Not enough sleep will only give you dry and dull skin. (Photo credit: http://www.topnews.in/files/sleep222.jpg)

· WORK OUT

Exercising is a sure ball to achieving a healthy glow and a fit body. Sweating cleanses and purifies the body by releasing toxins stored in the body; thus, giving you a healthy glow.(Photo credit: http://happyhomemaker88.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/exercise.jpeg)

· MONITOR SUN EXPOSURE

Using sunscreen helps protect the skin from the sun’s harmful UVB and UVA rays that damage the skin, cause skin cancer, aging and premature wrinkles. A lotion or moisturizer with an SPF of at least 35 shall keep you protected all day, especially between the hours of10am and 3pm when the sun shines the brightest. (Photo credit: http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/28_2007/sunshade.jpg)

· MANAGE STRESS

While there’s no way to avoid stress, there sure are endless ways to manage it. Don’t let stress ruin you and your skin. Sit down, breathe, think, plan and act on the issue. Or if things get too stressful, reward yourself with some much needed R&R. (Photo credit: http://www.yogology.com.au/images/meditation%20265.jpg)

· KEEP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Say no to cigarettes and alcohol that dry up the skin. Develop a healthy

lifestyle by keeping a good disposition in life and by following these basic tips to achieve a young, flawless beautiful skin. (Photo credit: http://www.bestrealfoods.com/images/main_home.jpg)

· KEEP AN EFFECTIVE SKIN CARE REGIMEN

For ages, we have been told to follow a simple yet effective skin care regimen to keep our skin in tip top shape. (Photo credit: http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2007/09/27/glowing-skin_5248.jpg)

Here is a four-step skin care regimen that's easy to follow.

1. CLEANSE

Cleanse your skin with a gentle and non-irritating skin cleanser to remove oil, dirt and make up and to help your skin breathe.

2. EXFOLIATE

Exfoliate using gentle scrubs to remove dead skin cells that leave the skin dull, rough and yellow.

3. TONE

Tone the skin to tighten it and to remove any make up or cleanser residue.

4. MOISTURIZE

Moisturize the skin to keep it from drying. Those with oily skin should opt for a non-comedogenic water based moisturizer.

Beauty comes from within.

-Tish-